The Turkish government has detained seven individuals suspected of collaborating with Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad, in gathering information from various individuals and companies. This development was confirmed by Al Jazeera, a Qatar-based media outlet, on Tuesday, based on information provided by Turkish authorities.

According to reports, the seven suspects, including a Turkish private intelligence officer and a former government official, are believed to have worked for Mossad, collecting information on individuals and companies. The Turkish private intelligence officer reportedly received training from Mossad in Belgrade, Serbia, and received payments through cryptocurrency. They are also accused of gathering information on Middle Eastern companies and individuals based in Turkey, using tactics such as installing tracking devices and surveillance equipment.

In a series of raids in Istanbul, Turkish police confiscated firearms, narcotics, and electronic devices from various residences. However, the identities of the detained individuals have not been disclosed by the authorities.

This development comes after Tehran executed an individual accused of spying for Mossad in Iran, following a drone attack on a workshop belonging to the Iranian Ministry of Defense. Additionally, Iran claimed to have identified tens of thousands of Mossad agents operating in 28 countries across Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Despite these actions, there has been no official response from Israel regarding Iran's allegations or Turkey's recent arrests of individuals suspected of espionage for Mossad. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions and intelligence activities in the Middle East, with regional powers taking measures to counter perceived threats to their national security.